Passionate literary teacher with experience teaching poetry, creative writing, and literature to diverse student population. Committed to keeping students engaged, encourage creativity, and nurture a love for reading and writing.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
English Language Arts Professor
Tennessee Career Academy
Memphis, Tennessee
06.2025 - Current
Developed engaging curriculum for diverse 6th and 7th grade student populations.
Promoted interactive classroom discussions to enhance student understanding.
Implemented innovative teaching strategies to promote active learning and maintain a positive learning environment.
Communicated regularly with parents regarding student performance and behavior issues.
Facilitated bilingual communication between students and families.
Aviation Mission Survivability Officer
United States Army
Fort Bragg, USA
01.2015 - 09.2022
Lead and trained aircrew members across the battalion as the subject matter expert in mission planning, tactics, and aerial maneuver in hostile environments.
Managed the company’s flight and academic training records, earning 100% in FY21 FORSCOM Aviation Resource Management Survey (ARMS) inspection.
Designated as an Air Mission Commander based on experience, maturity, and judgment, given charge of multi-ship formations both tactically and in the National Airspace System.
As a Flight Lead, planned and executed complex mixed mission/design/series multi-ship missions in garrison and combat with formations as large as 16 aircraft.
Resident Assistant
Mississippi College
Clinton, USA
01.2011 - 01.2013
Plan and lead student resident events while maintaining a record of academic excellence.
Conduct security checks and serve as an on-call aide to students and administrators.
Education
Master of Arts in Literature Expected August 2026 -
University of Memphis
Memphis, TN
08.2023 - 05.2025
BA - English Literature
Mississippi College
Clinton, MS
Skills
Classroom management
Active learning strategies
Mentoring students
Adaptive teaching
Bilingual education
Multicultural literature awareness
Awards
U.S. Army Flight School Honor Graduate
Combat Action Badge
Air Medal
Army Commendation Medal
Army Achievement Medal
Army Meritorious Unit Commendation
Sikorsky Rescue Award
Mississippi College Presidential Scholar
Sigma Tau Delta Literary Honor Society Member
Timeline
English Language Arts Professor
Tennessee Career Academy
06.2025 - Current
Master of Arts in Literature Expected August 2026 -
4th Grade Dual Language English Language Arts at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District4th Grade Dual Language English Language Arts at Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District